Community Support Worker - Whangarei
Royal District Nursing Services (RDNS NZ) is looking for dedicated and compassionate Community Support Workers to join our team.
We are a not-for-profit organisation providing Home and Community-Based Nursing Services across New Zealand. As we continue to grow our services in beautiful Northland, we are excited to welcome new team members on either a casual or permanent basis. This is a flexible opportunity to grow with us while making a meaningful difference in the lives of people in your community.
About the Role
As a Community Support Worker, you will support clients to remain independent and comfortable in their own homes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Personal care assistance
- Household cleaning and home management
- Wellness checks
- Medication prompting
- Meal preparation
Location: Whangārei and surrounding areas
Shifts available:
- Monday – Sunday: Between 7:00am and 9:30pm
- Weekend availability is essential
As this is a community-based role, you will be travelling between client appointments throughout Whangārei and surrounding areas. Flexibility and willingness to travel are important.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive orientation and training
- Uniforms, personal protective equipment (PPE), and a mobile phone with live roster and communication tools
- Daily support from our Customer Service Team, available from 7:00am to 7:00pm
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
- A supportive team environment where you can grow your career in healthcare
What We're Looking For
- A caring, empathetic, and positive attitude
- Reliability, honesty, and high integrity
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and respectful care
- A minimum Restricted Driver Licence and access to your own reliable vehicle
- Availability to work weekends
A Level 3 or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification and previous Community Support Worker experience would be highly advantageous. However, we are also keen to hear from applicants who have the right attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for helping others, as full training and support will be provided.
Join Us
At RDNS NZ, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your CV and Cover Letter.
For more information, please contact Binh at bnguyen2@rdns.org.nz.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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